Accident Details
A pilot reported that during the landing roll on a grass airstrip, the airplane veered sharply to the left when he applied the brakes. The pilot applied right rudder but it had no effect, and the airplane continued left, where the left wing contacted a corn crop. The airplane was pulled into the corn and came to rest. Substantial damage was sustained to both wings and the aft fuselage.
Aircraft Information
The brake system consists of main landing gear hydraulic disc brakes operated via a mechanical brake lever located on the control stick. The airplane has a steerable nosewheel but no differential braking. The pilot reported that the brakes operated normally prior to takeoff.
Postaccident Inspection
A postaccident inspection revealed that hydraulic fluid was present in the brake system. Both brakes functioned when the brake lever was operated; however, the left brake responded quicker than the right brake.